In short:
A new survey has revealed a rise in young men who say "extreme measures" could sometimes be justified to advance a cause.
The McKinnon Index data also shows trust in politicians and governments has fallen among Australians in the past year.
Australia's democracy has been in the spotlight since the alleged attack on Helen Haines.
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